We are proud to be partnering with a respected further educational institution in Leicestershire who are looking to appoint a Senior HR Adviser on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position with the opportunity to work from home two to three days as per business needs. This position has a salary of £38,000 to £44,000 per annum (Top end of salary for exceptional candidates).

The ideal candidate will have recent experience of operating in a HR adviser role and ideally have experience of working in higher education.

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Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide an effective and efficient HR generalist or specialist service to staff members

• Provide accurate, effective and pragmatic advice to Line Managers on the management of employee relations issues and cases such as discipline, grievances and performance

• Coach and guide Managers on specific people issues, e.g., conduct, attendance management, discipline and/or grievance

• To engage with key stakeholders, including our recognised trade unions, in the development/review and negotiation of people policies and procedures using an open and collaborative approach to identify, understand and manage expectations, feedback and differences of opinion with a focus on resolution

• Deliver projects designed to achieve HR Division or organisation wide goals and objectives

• Maintain and manage an HR/Employee Relations caseload to ensure that cases are resolved in a timely and efficient manner

• Contribute to the delivery of HR Advisory workshops on employment related topics for line managers

• Take a lead on revising and developing policies, processes and guidance in accordance with current legislation and best HR practice and to implement and monitor those policies and procedures once approved

• Use specialist knowledge to interpret policies and procedures to provide advice to operational line managers and staff on a full range of Human Resources issues including employee relations, training and recruitment and selection

• Deliver operational excellence and develop excellent relationships with key stakeholders

• Participate in project/Task and Finish Groups to contribute on key strategic initiatives

​Experience required:

• Recent HR experience within a large organisation

• Experience of working in Higher Education

​Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

• Strong relationship building skills

​Rewards and Benefits:

• Working from home (2-3 days a week)

• Flexible working hours

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Employer’s pension contribution of 22/23%

• Green car scheme

​Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (flexible)

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Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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